Can I update my MacOs?

Hi,

It's advisable to keep up with security updates, for which you'd need to upgrade to Catalina, Big Sur or Monterey. Check the links to see if your Mac is compatible with a newer OS:

How to get old versions of macOS - Apple Support

How to upgrade to macOS Monterey - Apple Support

The model year of a MacBook Pro is available at Apple menu > About This Mac.

An Early 2008 through mid 2009 MacBook Pro can be upgraded to El Capitan 10.11.6 but no later version. See: How to get old versions of macOS - Apple Support

A mid 2010 through late 2011 MacBook Pro can be upgraded to High Sierra 10.13.6 but no later version. See: How to get old versions of macOS - Apple Support

A mid 2012 through early 2013 MacBook Pro can be upgraded to Catalina 10.15.7 but no later. See: How to get old versions of macOS - Apple Support

A late 2013 and mid 2014 can be upgraded to the latest version of Big Sur macOS 11 but no later. See: How to get old versions of macOS - Apple Support

An early 2015 or later can be upgraded to the current version of Monterey macOS 12. See: How to upgrade to macOS Monterey - Apple Support

If you do want to upgrade, also check to see if your apps and peripherals will work on that OS, and make sure to back up.